Hummingbird enthusiasts in Austin, Texas, should prepare their hummingbird feeders for a mid-March arrival of one or more species. From early spring to late fall, Austin residents can see numerous kinds of hummingbirds. Some of the birds even stay for the winter in coastal Texas locations each year. read more
There should be some, now or very soon to arrive in spring migration. I imagine you'll mainly get Ruby Throat Hummingbirds, there, and Black Chinned. But you may see up to a total of about 12 species. read more
Hummingbird Species in Texas. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the most commonly-seen hummingbirds in Texas, according to a study by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This species, along with the black-chinned hummingbird, nests in Texas before returning to Mexico. read more
Violet-crowned Hummingbirds (Amazilia violiceps ssp. ellioti) - Rare vagrants - Occurs primarily in Mexico and southwestern to south central United States. They are rare and localized in Texas, where they are found in the extreme west, on the Edward’s Plateau, in south Texas and occasionally along the coast. Have been recorded in El Paso, Texas. read more